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THE 5MPH CAR CHASE

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David F. Vanhousin crashed into a woman's car and 'fled' from th scene. Just a short time later, police received reports about a possibly drunk driver, who was swerving all over the road. A couple of cops on their way home saw the car in question and tucked in behind it to follow the driver home. The car was going at just 10mph when the emergency brake lights went on. The driver didn't stop, so the police, unsuccessfully, tried to stop the car using spike strips. The guy just continued driving and the cops just continued following. By this time, more cops had joined the, er, chase. Eventually, the guy stopped dead in the middle of the road - and then continued to drive again.

Police were ready for him the next time he stopped - an officer just walked up to the car and took the keys from the ignition.

Of course, it was David Vanhousin of the earlier hit and run (or should that be hit and stroll?).

Police found crack cocaine in the vehicle, which had been stolen from the motor repair shop where Vanhousin worked.

Vanhousin faces charges for failing to report an accident, leaving the scene of an accident, driving while impaired and vehicle theft.

Tennessean.com